If two events are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive,what is the probability that both occur?
A)0.
B)0.50.
C)1.00.
D)Cannot be determined from the information given.

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If two events are mutually exclusive, they cannot occur at the same time. Thus, the probability that both occur is 0. If they are collectively exhaustive, one of the events must occur, which means the total probability of all the events is 1. Therefore, the probability that both occur is impossible (0).

If Two Events Are Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive,what Is